Maral Melkonian joins TD Bank after coming to Canada from Syria
Speaking with Maral Melkonian, it’s difficult to believe that she arrived in Canada as a refugee only 20 months ago from Aleppo, Syria. She credits her mentor’s advice and advocacy with her success in finding a job at TD Bank. Now, Maral is settling in to her role in...
New partner profile: Starbucks – “we hope our efforts will inspire others to act.”
In July 2017, Starbucks became the latest high profile organization to join TRIEC Mentoring Partnership. As an internationally recognized brand with over 1,400 stores across Canada alone, they are an exciting addition to the employer partner community! So what’s...
The Language Advantage
How multilingualism benefits Canada - by Ashani Ponnamperuma, Research and Partnerships Specialist, TRIEC. In today’s diverse society, multilingualism is becoming increasingly important. This morning’s Census release shows that 7.6 million Canadians speak languages...
Training to lead the conversation on inclusion in non-profits
An expanded version of this post appears on the Ontario Nonprofit Network blog. In 2015, TRIEC and the Ontario Nonprofit Network collaborated to deliver a four-month leadership development program titled Leading the Conversation: Inclusion in Non-profits. The program...
Newcomers Returning to their Field of Work: Critical Factors for Success
Internationally trained newcomers who wish to work in their field of expertise in Canada often meet with obstacles. The task of acquiring Canadian licensing/training can be frustrating, lengthy and expensive. So what action can newcomers take to reconnect with their...
Leading The Conversation “sparked immediate impacts”
Are you a senior leader or manager in a public sector or non-profit organization? Leading the Conversation is a leadership development program that provides tools and best practices to help you achieve your diversity and inclusion goals. The program has already...
TRIEC is hiring! Summer Student positions now open
Are you interested in building your career in the non-profit sector? This summer, we’re hiring for two summer student positions. Click on the links to check out the full job description and details on how to apply. Program Assistant, PINs & Information Program...
The Economic Cost of Underemployment
What is “underemployment” and could it be costing your organization? Ashani Ponnamperuma, Research and Partnerships Specialist at TRIEC, explains. In Canada, it’s estimated that underemployment and poor labor market integration of immigrants costs the economy billions...